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Upstream Rehabilitation
Bowling Green, Kentucky

Physical Therapist Assistant - Float

Physical TherapistNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$28-$33/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Float Physical Therapist Assistant – Outpatient Ortho
  • Grow Your Outpatient PTA Career with us!
  • Bowling Green, KY

This is a float PTA position offering the opportunity to treat across 2-3 outpatient Results clinics in Bowling Green

At Results Physiotherapy with Ascension - Saint Thomas, part of the Upstream Rehabilitation network, you’ll have the support, mentorship, and tools you need to thrive as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a modern outpatient orthopedic setting.

We’re hiring full-time, part-time, and PRN Float Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who are passionate about helping patients recover movement and return to the activities they love. Whether you’re a recent graduate or an experienced clinician, you’ll find a collaborative environment, competitive pay, and a clear career path that grows with you.

Why Clinicians Choose Results

Competitive PTA salary: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Strong Sign-on Bonus for Full-time Hires

  • Student loan repayment assistance - directly to the principle of your loan!
  • Achievable monthly clinical incentive bonus program, over 90% of clinicians qualify
  • Reasonable caseloads: 10-12 visits/day expectation
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance (100% employer paid medical health insurance premium option available)
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous PTO and paid holidays
  • Structured onboarding and 1:1 mentorship for new-grad PTAs
  • Robust continuing education and CEU opportunities through IAMT + $1500 annual allowance for external courses!
  • Free Medbridge account / ongoing access
  • Pathways for professional development and long-term career advancement
  • Advanced clinical technology seamlessly integrated with EMR that streamlines documentation and maximizes time with patients
  • A supportive team and leadership invested in your success
  • What You’ll Do as a Float Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Provide float coverage across multiple (2-3) outpatient Results PT clinics in Bowling Green
  • Deliver hands-on, evidence-based care under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Help patients improve mobility, strength, and function through individualized treatment plans
  • Track patient progress and collaborate closely with your clinical team
  • Foster positive relationships with patients, providers, and your local community
  • Continue your professional growth through Upstream’s mentorship and learning programs

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (or upcoming graduate)
  • Active / pending Kentucky PTA license (or eligibility)
  • Options
  • Full Time (30-40 hours)
  • Part Time (20-29 hours)
  • PRN (1-19 hours, as needed)
  • A Better Place to Build Your PTA Career

When you join Upstream Rehabilitation, you get the strength of a national network with the feel of a local clinic. Our central support teams handle the administrative work so you can focus on what matters most — yourself, your patients, and your team.

With more than 1,200 clinics across 26 brand partners, we lead the industry in clinical outcomes. We leverage data, technology, and innovative tools to reduce administrative burden and support your success. You’ll join an incredible community of clinicians who shape our culture, support one another, and have fun along the way. It’s easy to see why so many Physical Therapist Assistants grow at Upstream!

Follow @Lifeatupstream on Instagram, and check out our LinkedIn company page to learn more about what it’s like to be part of the #upstreamfamily.

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Estimated pay ranges listed above are based on several factors including but not limited to your pay class, experience, background and geographic location of the clinic.

Benefits and eligibility are dependent on employment status and pay class (full-time, part-time, or PRN). Specific details will be provided during the hiring process.

Upstream Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment where our differences are celebrated for the value they bring to our communities, our patients and our teammates. Upstream Rehabilitation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected under applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide hands-on, evidence-based physical therapy care across multiple outpatient clinics under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. Collaborate with the clinical team to develop individualized treatment plans and track patient progress toward mobility and strength goals.

Key Skills

Orthopedic physical therapyPatient careMobility assessmentStrength trainingTreatment planningClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceCollaboration

Physical Therapist Career Context

In Kentucky, the Physical Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$85k (234 salary observations; 866 listings), vs ~$94k nationally (15,018 salary observations; 57,383 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$63k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physical Therapist Assistant - Float at Upstream Rehabilitation a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top PTA Jobs

11 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution11 jobs · 7 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
100% this job
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
82% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Bowling Green

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$265k
Typical market rent
$1,252/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
90.2
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Bowling Green, KY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Strong sign-on bonus for full-time hires
Student loan repayment assistance
Monthly clinical incentive bonus
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
401k with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Structured onboarding and 1:1 mentorship
Continuing education opportunities